Freelance Shopify Expert

Freelance Shopify Expert & Developer to Scale Your Store

Work directly with a freelance Shopify expert who grows your organic revenue through technical SEO, conversion optimization, store performance and custom development – without agency overhead.

  • 8+ years in ecommerce and Shopify SEO
  • 99% Job Success on Upwork · Top Rated Plus
  • 120+ clients served worldwide

Top Rated Plus Expert · 100+ reviews · Shopify Partner · 99% Job Success on Upwork

  • 8+ years in eCommerce & Shopify SEO
  • 99% job success on Upwork
  • 120+ clients served worldwide
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Top Rated
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100+ Reviewed Company
Shopify Partners Agency
99% Job Success on Upwork
Why choose me

More Traffic.

More Revenue.

Faster Stores.

Higher Conversions.

Shopify SEO, conversion optimization, performance and development – combined in one freelance Shopify expert for ecommerce brands that want to grow.

  • One Shopify expert as your direct contact – no middleman, no account managers
  • A small team of Shopify developers for implementation when you need more hands
  • 100+ A/B tests run for higher conversion rates
  • Redesigns focused on usability and revenue
  • App integrations and custom solutions
  • Long-term partnerships instead of one-off projects
  • Measurable results – from SEO to ROI
Solutions

Shopify Problems I Solve for Ecommerce Brands

The most common issues that hold Shopify stores back – and how I fix them.

Store Speed Performance

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Product 34
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Slow Store = Less Revenue

Slow pages hurt user experience, rankings and conversion rate.

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Solution

I optimize your page speed and Core Web Vitals for fast load times, better rankings and higher conversion.

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Incomplete Setup = Unused Potential

A poorly configured Shopify store loses revenue through bugs, slow pages and broken flows, so many stores use only a fraction of their potential.

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Solution

I audit your setup, remove unnecessary apps, clean up the code and implement best practices – for a clean, stable and scalable store.

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Low Visibility on Google

Without Shopify-focused SEO, your products stay invisible while competitors win your customers.

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Solution

With keyword targeting, technical SEO and content built specifically for Shopify, I drive qualified traffic that converts.

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High Traffic, Low Conversion Rate

Visitors bounce before buying. Without a structured CRO strategy, every click costs more than it should.

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Solution

CRO audits, UX improvements and A/B testing improve every step from first click to checkout – for higher conversion rates and measurable ROAS.

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Unprofitable Ads Burn Budget

Incorrect product feeds, broken tracking and unstructured campaigns waste your budget while competitors collect the sales.

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Solution

Clean product data, precise tracking and a data-driven campaign structure make your Google Ads and Merchant Center profitable.

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No Clear Growth Strategy

Isolated fixes don’t add up to real growth, and the store stays below its potential.

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Solution

As your long-term growth partner, I set a clear strategy and roadmap, so every action supports your business goals.

How I work

My Process to Scale Your Shopify Store

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    Kick-off and Goal Alignment

    I get to know your brand, goals, margins and audiences as the basis for a clear, realistic growth strategy.

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    Shopify Audit and Tracking Foundation

    A deep technical audit uncovers opportunities and blockers across SEO, UX, feeds and load times, and makes sure your tracking is set up correctly.

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    Growth Strategy and Roadmap

    Based on the audit, I build a roadmap across SEO, CRO, development and ads – prioritized by impact and effort.

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    Growth Sprints

    In structured sprints, we ship content, tests, fixes and campaigns – data-driven, iterative and focused on KPIs.

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    Scaling and Ongoing Support

    We scale what works, test new ideas and steer growth over the long term.

Case studies

Shopify Success Stories and Case Studies

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1
SillySanta
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SillySanta — chart
Shopify Plus, 7 Countries, Strong Organic Growth
1,597
2,407
Keywords in top 3
+55%
Monthly traffic
+90%
Revenue

SillySanta needed fast organic growth across multiple countries. We implemented review schema, consolidated domains with hreflang, optimized priority pages and restructured content for multilingual markets. Combined with link building and seasonal FAQ content, the brand now dominates search results across Europe in peak season.

2
Stein Insel
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SillySanta — chart
Shopify Plus, 7 Countries, Strong Organic Growth
1,597
2,407
Keywords in top 3
+55%
Monthly traffic
+90%
Revenue

Stein Insel, a Shopify store for gemstones, needed technical SEO and a better conversion rate. After a full SEO audit, we cleaned up redundant code, implemented schema and optimized collections and product copy. Our Shopify developers then reworked the design, CTAs, navigation and checkout. The result: better rankings and 30% more revenue.

3
Alkoholfrei vom Winzer
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SillySanta — chart
Shopify Plus, 7 Countries, Strong Organic Growth
1,597
2,407
Keywords in top 3
+55%
Monthly traffic
+90%
Revenue

We turned a small Shopify store for non-alcoholic wine into its niche’s market leader with technical SEO fixes, a conversion-oriented blog and targeted link building. Today it ranks #1 for its main keywords and generates stable sales in DACH and France.

4
Artist Push
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SillySanta — chart
Shopify Plus, 7 Countries, Strong Organic Growth
1,597
2,407
Keywords in top 3
+55%
Monthly traffic
+90%
Revenue

Artist Push, a global music promotion brand, competes for keywords with a difficulty above 70. We implemented technical optimizations, improved key pages and built a consistent content strategy, with link building as the main lever for domain authority and sustained traffic growth.

Shopify Plus, 7 Countries, Strong Organic Growth
SillySanta — chart
1,597
2,407
Keywords in top 3
+55%
Monthly traffic
+90%
Revenue
1
SillySanta
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Stein Insel — chart
SEO & Shopify CRO, +30% Revenue
25
57
Keywords in top 3
1,923
3,750
Monthly traffic
+30%
Conversion rate

SillySanta needed fast organic growth across multiple countries. We implemented review schema, consolidated domains with hreflang, optimized priority pages and restructured content for multilingual markets. Combined with link building and seasonal FAQ content, the brand now dominates search results across Europe in peak season.

2
Stein Insel
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Stein Insel — chart
SEO & Shopify CRO, +30% Revenue
25
57
Keywords in top 3
1,923
3,750
Monthly traffic
+30%
Conversion rate

Stein Insel, a Shopify store for gemstones, needed technical SEO and a better conversion rate. After a full SEO audit, we cleaned up redundant code, implemented schema and optimized collections and product copy. Our Shopify developers then reworked the design, CTAs, navigation and checkout. The result: better rankings and 30% more revenue.

3
Alkoholfrei vom Winzer
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Stein Insel — chart
SEO & Shopify CRO, +30% Revenue
25
57
Keywords in top 3
1,923
3,750
Monthly traffic
+30%
Conversion rate

We turned a small Shopify store for non-alcoholic wine into its niche’s market leader with technical SEO fixes, a conversion-oriented blog and targeted link building. Today it ranks #1 for its main keywords and generates stable sales in DACH and France.

4
Artist Push
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Stein Insel — chart
SEO & Shopify CRO, +30% Revenue
25
57
Keywords in top 3
1,923
3,750
Monthly traffic
+30%
Conversion rate

Artist Push, a global music promotion brand, competes for keywords with a difficulty above 70. We implemented technical optimizations, improved key pages and built a consistent content strategy, with link building as the main lever for domain authority and sustained traffic growth.

SEO & Shopify CRO, +30% Revenue
Stein Insel — chart
25
57
Keywords in top 3
1,923
3,750
Monthly traffic
+30%
Conversion rate
1
SillySanta
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Alkoholfrei vom Winzer — chart
Shopify SEO in the Wine Niche, 0 → 9.5K Monthly Visits
0
202
Keywords in top 3
10
9,500
Monthly traffic
0
270
Sales

SillySanta needed fast organic growth across multiple countries. We implemented review schema, consolidated domains with hreflang, optimized priority pages and restructured content for multilingual markets. Combined with link building and seasonal FAQ content, the brand now dominates search results across Europe in peak season.

2
Stein Insel
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Alkoholfrei vom Winzer — chart
Shopify SEO in the Wine Niche, 0 → 9.5K Monthly Visits
0
202
Keywords in top 3
10
9,500
Monthly traffic
0
270
Sales

Stein Insel, a Shopify store for gemstones, needed technical SEO and a better conversion rate. After a full SEO audit, we cleaned up redundant code, implemented schema and optimized collections and product copy. Our Shopify developers then reworked the design, CTAs, navigation and checkout. The result: better rankings and 30% more revenue.

3
Alkoholfrei vom Winzer
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Alkoholfrei vom Winzer — chart
Shopify SEO in the Wine Niche, 0 → 9.5K Monthly Visits
0
202
Keywords in top 3
10
9,500
Monthly traffic
0
270
Sales

We turned a small Shopify store for non-alcoholic wine into its niche’s market leader with technical SEO fixes, a conversion-oriented blog and targeted link building. Today it ranks #1 for its main keywords and generates stable sales in DACH and France.

4
Artist Push
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Alkoholfrei vom Winzer — chart
Shopify SEO in the Wine Niche, 0 → 9.5K Monthly Visits
0
202
Keywords in top 3
10
9,500
Monthly traffic
0
270
Sales

Artist Push, a global music promotion brand, competes for keywords with a difficulty above 70. We implemented technical optimizations, improved key pages and built a consistent content strategy, with link building as the main lever for domain authority and sustained traffic growth.

Shopify SEO in the Wine Niche, 0 → 9.5K Monthly Visits
Alkoholfrei vom Winzer — chart
0
202
Keywords in top 3
10
9,500
Monthly traffic
0
270
Sales
1
SillySanta
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Artist Push — chart
SEO & Link Building in the US, +22K Monthly Visits
85
493
Keywords in top 3
1,230
28,235
Monthly traffic
24
564
Sales

SillySanta needed fast organic growth across multiple countries. We implemented review schema, consolidated domains with hreflang, optimized priority pages and restructured content for multilingual markets. Combined with link building and seasonal FAQ content, the brand now dominates search results across Europe in peak season.

2
Stein Insel
→ View case
Artist Push — chart
SEO & Link Building in the US, +22K Monthly Visits
85
493
Keywords in top 3
1,230
28,235
Monthly traffic
24
564
Sales

Stein Insel, a Shopify store for gemstones, needed technical SEO and a better conversion rate. After a full SEO audit, we cleaned up redundant code, implemented schema and optimized collections and product copy. Our Shopify developers then reworked the design, CTAs, navigation and checkout. The result: better rankings and 30% more revenue.

3
Alkoholfrei vom Winzer
→ View case
Artist Push — chart
SEO & Link Building in the US, +22K Monthly Visits
85
493
Keywords in top 3
1,230
28,235
Monthly traffic
24
564
Sales

We turned a small Shopify store for non-alcoholic wine into its niche’s market leader with technical SEO fixes, a conversion-oriented blog and targeted link building. Today it ranks #1 for its main keywords and generates stable sales in DACH and France.

4
Artist Push
→ View case
Artist Push — chart
SEO & Link Building in the US, +22K Monthly Visits
85
493
Keywords in top 3
1,230
28,235
Monthly traffic
24
564
Sales

Artist Push, a global music promotion brand, competes for keywords with a difficulty above 70. We implemented technical optimizations, improved key pages and built a consistent content strategy, with link building as the main lever for domain authority and sustained traffic growth.

SEO & Link Building in the US, +22K Monthly Visits
Artist Push — chart
85
493
Keywords in top 3
1,230
28,235
Monthly traffic
24
564
Sales
What brands say about Skalum
★★★★★

“Vlad and his team actually made real progress on improving our pages SEO. He understand very technically how this is done and would recommend him if you are looking to rank higher on google.”

Elias Constantopedos Prestige Health and Wellness
★★★★★

“I have been working with Vlad for over a year and am absolutely thrilled! He implements all agreements quickly and reliably and drives the processes forward independently. In regular consultations, we jointly define the next goals, which are then consistently implemented. This has led to a steady increase in my organic views and the development is simply fantastic. Thank you very much for the great cooperation!”

Pavel Deuble Unternehmenswerk.de
★★★★★

“Amazing Communication and Good Work with solid advice!”

ADeel Sweet Habibi
★★★★★

“Working with Vlad was an excellent experience! They provided top-notch SEO support, from content optimization to high-quality backlinks and link building. Communication was smooth, deadlines were met, and the results were visible quickly. I highly recommend Vlad for anyone looking to improve their website’s SEO performance.”

Peter Sutter Marketing Agency
★★★★★

“Vlad is a highly skilled SEO. He has helped us in several aspects including SEO Audits, Link building and content analysis. Will definitely use him again in the future.”

Darrius Double Up Marketing Group
★★★★★

“Vlad and his team did a great job to improve SEO on our site.”

Preston Wong Hüga Collective
★★★★★

“Had a 60-minute call with Vlad about the SEO strategy and redesign for my medical website, and it was genuinely productive. He clearly knows his field — he came prepared, had already reviewed my site and Google Ads account beforehand, and walked me through concrete, well-reasoned recommendations rather than generic advice.”

Herr Dr. Bézard
★★★★★

“Vlad did solid technical SEO work on our Shopify store across several milestones. He fixed a sitewide duplicate title tag problem (153 pages down to zero, verified in Ahrefs), cleaned up broken internal links, and caught and removed spam links that a previous contractor had planted in our blog content — something we wouldn’t have found without him. His fixes held up through a full theme migration, which says a lot about how carefully he implemented them. He knows Shopify’s quirks well and his recommendations were technically sound. Communication was clear and he was straightforward to work with on a milestone basis. I’d hire him again for scoped technical SEO work.”

Joel Pinkham Ants on a Melon
★★★★★

“Vlad gave me a realistic view of the market and what’s achievable. No fluff, no overpromising — just solid guidance and a clear plan. Exactly what I needed.”

Gokberk Koylu G-Berg Heizung
★★★★★

“Great job, I think we already worked for 2+ years now. After a bit more than 6 months our page was the number 1 result on Google for our niche (and we started from zero)”

Andre SEO for German Webflow website
★★★★★

“Communicated well for the consultation, provided solutions upfront, and provided continued support post-consultation. Will jump on a project to work with Vlad’s team.”

Sabrina Bai One Maay
★★★★★

“Vlad was clear, responsive and methodical. He delivered the keyword research and mapping quickly, and explained the rationale in a way that made the next steps easy to understand. Communication was smooth and professional, and he was receptive to working iteratively and respecting existing editorial tone.”

Brooke Belldon Saint Cellier
★★★★★

“Vlad is easily the best SEO contractor I found on Upwork. Great skills and good value – I will be working with him in the future also”

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What You Can Hire Me For: Shopify Services at a Glance

One Shopify expert for faster stores, higher conversion rates and sustainable scaling – built specifically for the Shopify ecosystem.

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Shopify Development and Custom Themes

Clean, fast and scalable technical solutions from a freelance Shopify developer.

Good for: stable, fast code that supports conversion instead of causing problems.

Conversion Optimization and Testing
Conversion Optimization and Testing

I improve every stage of the funnel – data-driven, measurable and continuous.

Good for: more revenue without more traffic.

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Shopify SEO

Search engine optimization built for Shopify – technical, structured and scalable.

  • Technical SEO audit and fixes
  • Shopify-specific schema markup
  • Product and collection page optimization
  • Internal linking, metadata, crawlability and index management

Good for: stable rankings, scalable traffic and long-term growth.

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Google Ads and Merchant Center

Performance marketing that scales profitably instead of burning budget.

  • Google Shopping, Search and Performance Max campaigns
  • Merchant Center and product feed optimization
  • Retargeting campaigns
  • ROAS monitoring and reporting

Good for: qualified traffic and measurable ROAS.

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Shopify Consulting and Growth Strategy

Shopify consulting for optimization, scaling and sustainable growth.

  • Analysis of existing stores and setups
  • Prioritized actions to increase revenue
  • Advice on themes, apps and architecture
  • Growth roadmap for optimization and scalability

Good for: clear decisions, fewer wrong turns and a store that scales.

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Shopify Integrations

Clean implementation of Shopify integrations – stable and performant.

  • Shopify apps and third-party systems
  • Payment, shipping and ERP integrations
  • Custom API connections
  • Testing and quality assurance

Good for: smooth processes, reliable orders and fewer technical issues.

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Web Design and UX for Shopify Stores

Shopify web design that doesn’t just look good, but sells.

  • Optimization of existing Shopify themes
  • UX improvements for product and collection pages
  • Responsive design for mobile, tablet and desktop
  • Design changes without technical debt

Good for: better user experience and higher conversion rates.

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Performance Optimization

Technical optimization for fast, stable Shopify stores.

Good for: faster pages, higher conversion and happier customers.

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Shopify Migration and Store Setup

Safe migration to Shopify and structured setup of new stores.

  • Migration from WooCommerce, Shopware, Magento and other platforms
  • Transfer of products, customers and orders
  • Redirects that preserve search visibility
  • New store setup including theme, apps and go-live support

Good for: a safe move to Shopify without losing revenue or data.

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Email Marketing and Retention

Email marketing that drives repeat purchases – automated and personalized.

  • Klaviyo setup and integration
  • Welcome, abandoned cart, browse abandonment and post-purchase flows
  • Segmentation by behavior, orders and revenue
  • Customer lifetime value and retention analysis

Good for: more repeat purchases and higher customer lifetime value.

Related services

Shopify Growth Services

Connected services for Shopify brands that need stronger visibility, cleaner execution and better conversion across the whole growth stack.

Ready for More Revenue?

Quick analysis and a realistic timeline – completely free.

More Than a Shopify Developer: Your Personal Shopify Growth Partner

In modern ecommerce, a good-looking Shopify store isn’t enough. You need someone who understands Shopify technically, strategically and operationally – and knows how to turn data, tracking and performance signals into revenue.

As an experienced freelance Shopify expert, I don’t build „websites“. I build shopping experiences that turn visitors into customers, with a clear focus on optimization, scaling and sustainable growth.

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Why Hire a Freelance Shopify Expert Instead of an Agency?

I work directly with you as an embedded growth partner with a deep Shopify focus – not like a classic digital agency.

  • Direct communication: you talk to the expert who does the work, not an account manager.
  • Lower overhead: you pay for hours spent on your store, not for agency layers.
  • Flexible capacity: for bigger projects, my team of Shopify developers joins in, so you get agency capacity with freelancer speed.
  • One strategy across channels: SEO, CRO, development and ads planned together instead of in silos.

My standard: transparency, honest analysis and growth that shows up in revenue – not just in reports.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A freelance Shopify expert supports brands across the whole store lifecycle – from setup and optimization to scaling an existing Shopify store. The focus isn’t only technical implementation, but the full picture: structure, performance, conversion, and the processes around checkout and revenue. Unlike an agency, you work directly with the expert, with clear priorities and transparent communication.

I work at €80 per hour in monthly packages from 20 to 80+ hours – for example, 40 hours per month for €3,200. A custom Shopify redesign starts at €1,500, depending on the number of pages, features and design level. You get a clear estimate before any work starts.

Look beyond technical skills. A good Shopify freelancer has proven ecommerce experience, combines consulting with implementation, has worked with themes, apps and complex integrations, and gives clear recommendations based on your business model. Ask for case studies, reviews and how they’ll measure success.

We start with a kick-off to clarify goals, challenges and priorities. I analyze your store, set up tracking and data sources correctly and create a clear 90-day roadmap. You also get a dedicated Slack channel for direct communication, so you always know what comes next and who is responsible.

It depends on your store and priorities. Technical fixes and speed improvements often work immediately. First organic gains usually show after a few weeks, stronger ranking growth after two to three months. CRO changes can have short-term effects, and ad performance typically stabilizes two to three weeks after optimization.

Yes. With my team, we build custom features, integrations and fully tailored Shopify apps when your theme or existing apps can’t do what your store needs.

Yes. We fix faulty structures, remove old or unused code, optimize scripts and make sure your theme runs clean, stable and fast. Many themes collect technical debt over time that hurts performance, SEO and functionality.

Yes. A monthly retainer covers ongoing technical maintenance: troubleshooting, theme care, app management, speed optimization, tracking, backups and quality checks.

Yes. I migrate stores from WooCommerce, Shopware, Magento and other platforms to Shopify – including products, customers and orders. Special attention goes to clean data transfer, redirects that preserve search visibility, performance and the right theme and apps.

They do different jobs. SEO builds long-term organic visibility; ads bring immediate traffic. The best Shopify stores use both: SEO for sustainable growth, ads to scale revenue in the short term. Relying only on ads keeps acquisition costs high.

I analyze user behavior, find friction in the buying process and then optimize design, structure and content: clear product presentation, trust elements, an intuitive path to checkout, strong CTAs and a smooth mobile experience.

Page speed affects conversion rate, search rankings and ad performance. Fast stores sell more because visitors don’t wait, and Google favors fast pages.

Yes. Many apps load unnecessary scripts or leave code behind even after uninstalling. That slows your store and hurts rankings and conversion. I review every app and keep only what’s necessary and performant.

Yes. With our AI SEO services, we optimize your content and brand signals so ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity recognize your store as a trustworthy source and recommend it more often.

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